How Do You Charge A Dead Prius Battery. Answer 1 of 4. Turn the Prius on and drive for a minimum of 20 minutes without turning the engine off.
Fortunately even though the 12-volt batteries in the Toyota and Lexus Hybrids are located in the rear of the cars there are posts in the engine compartment that allow you to jump the battery if its dead. Turn the Prius on and drive for a minimum of 20 minutes without turning the engine off. Similar to most cars you will need jumper cables and another vehicle.
You may also need an extension cord in order to connect the battery charger to a nearby power outlet.
So even if your battery isnt dead and its actually just in need of regular charging trickle charging isnt the answer to this either. If you have a side post battery you may need adaptors to do this. You may also need an extension cord in order to connect the battery charger to a nearby power outlet. Interestingly the Prius will drive just fine with a dead battery though the 15-liter four-cylinder is solely responsible for moving the car making it even more doggishly slow.
